Philosophy

For Communities: To help communities across Texas become more equitable, resilient, and adaptive.

For the Program: To become the primary resource for Texas communities seeking help mitigating threats or capitalizing on opportunities to advance economy, environment, and culture.

Mission

To provide training, tools, and assistance necessary to facilitate the transformation of communities from high risk/low opportunity to equitable, resilient, and adaptive by mitigating threats to the economy, environment, and culture.

Values

We value community fabric and respect local knowledge

We desire strategic and equitable community economic growth

We believe in the preservation and restoration of environmental systems